Cold Chain Regional Analysis Market: Middle East and North Africa

Report Code: FOD136A

Publish Date: Apr 2025

Publisher: BCC Publishing

Category: Food

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Report Highlights

The report provides an analysis of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) cold chain market. Using 2024 as the base year, the report provides estimated market data for 2025 through 2030. The market in this report is segmented by temperature range, technology, applications, and services. It also explores market drivers, challenges, and trends across various applications.

Report Includes

  • An analysis of the cold chain market in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region
  • Analyses of the market trends, with revenue data for 2024, forecasts for 2025, and projected CAGRs through 2030
  • Estimates of the current market size and revenue growth prospects, accompanied by a market share analysis by component (offering type), service type, temperature range, application, and country
  • Facts and figures pertaining to the current market dynamics, technological advances, regulatory policies, investment trends and prospects, and the impact of macroeconomic factors
  • A look at cold storage solutions, logistics services, refrigeration technology, and supply chain management
  • Insights into the emerging technologies, infrastructure, and the market outlook for the cold chain sector in emerging MENA countries
  • Analysis of the industry structure, including companies’ product offerings, strategic alliances, M&A activity, venture fundings and investment outlook

Report Scope

This report analyzes the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) cold chain market, using 2024 as the base year, and provides market projections from 2025 through 2030, including compound annual growth rate (CAGR) estimates. It covers key market dynamics, technological advances, regulatory factors and business considerations shaping the cold chain industry. The report examines market drivers, challenges and trends across various applications, including food, pharmaceuticals and chemicals.

The market is segmented by temperature range, technology, applications and services, offering insights into storage, transportation and monitoring solutions. Additionally, the report evaluates regional trends and investment opportunities, highlighting factors influencing market expansion in different MENA countries. All values in the report are in USD.

Turkey and Israel are excluded from this analysis due to their well-established cold chain infrastructure, which differs significantly from other MENA nations. Including them would distort the market assessment, as their challenges and growth potential differ from those of the emerging markets in the region. By focusing on developing cold chain markets, this report provides a strategic perspective for businesses looking to expand their footprint in MENA's evolving logistics landscape.

Report Synopsis

Report Metrics Details
Base year considered 2024
Forecast period considered 2025-2030
Base year market size $24.9 billion
Market size forecast $41.1 billion
Growth rate CAGR of 8.8% for the forecast period of 2025-2030
Units considered $ Millions
Segments covered Application, Temperature Range, Service, Technology, Country
Regions covered Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Qatar, Rest of MENA
Key Market Drivers
  • Demand for Perishable Food and Pharmaceuticals
  • Expansion of E-commerce and Online Grocery Retail
  • Government Regulations and Food Safety Standards
  • Investments in Cold Storage Infrastructure and Smart Technologies
  • Strategic Location and Growing Trade Activities
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The estimated market size of the MENA cold chain market will be $41.1 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 8.8%.
  • Growing demand for perishable food and pharmaceuticals
  • Expansion of e-commerce and online grocery retail
  • Government regulations and food safety standards
  • Investments in cold storage infrastructure and smart technologies
  • Strategic location and growing trade activities
The MENA cold chain market is segmented based on technology, temperature range, service, application, and country. Segmentation is based on technology; the market is segmented into blast freezing, evaporating cooling systems, vapor compression, cryogenic cooling systems, other technologies. The market is segmented based on temperature range into frozen, deep frozen, and chilled. The MENA cold chain market is segmented based on service into storage, transportation, and value-added services. Based on application, the MENA cold chain market is segmented into processed food products, meats, fish, poultry products, dairy products, pharma, life sciences, and chemicals, horticulture, and other applications. National estimates and forecasts comprise Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and Rest of the MENA.
The blast freezing technology segment in the MENA cold chain will continue to dominate the market by the end of 2030.
Saudi Arabia is expected to dominate the market, with a CAGR of 10.6%, reaching $16.5 billion by 2030. Saudi Arabia's cold chain infrastructure is experiencing significant growth, driven by the increasing demand for temperature-sensitive products and substantial investments in logistics and storage solutions. The Saudi cold chain sector has also witnessed significant advancements in recent years. Integrating Internet of Things (IoT) devices and automation has enhanced real-time monitoring and management of temperature-sensitive goods, ensuring product integrity throughout the supply chain.

Analyst Credentials

Kunal R. Nagpure– Consultant-Food & Beverage Research
Kunal Nagpure is an accomplished market researcher with over eight years of experience in the F&B, Environment, and Agriculture markets. He is passionate about using his knowledge to help clients make data-driven decisions and achieve their business objectives. With a keen eye for detail and a strong analytical mindset, Kunal has delivered numerous successful research projects that have enabled clients to gain a competitive edge in their respective markets. Academically, Kunal holds a master’s degree in Marketing and Operations and a bachelor’s degree in Biotech Engineering.

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Report Includes

    Total Number of Tables in this Report: 21

  • Summary Table: MENA Market for Cold Chain, by Country, Through 2030
  • Table 1: Importers of Edible Vegetables and Certain Roots and Tubers in the MENA Region, 2019-2023
  • Table 2: Funding in the E-commerce Sector, 2024 and 2025
  • Table 3: MENA Market for Cold Chain, by Country, Through 2030
  • Table 4: MENA Market for Cold Chain, by Vehicle Type, Through 2030
  • Table 5: MENA Market for Cold Chain, by Temperature Range, Through 2030
  • Table 6: Saudi Arabian Market for Cold Chain, Through 2030
  • Table 7: Cold Chain Companies in Saudi Arabia, 2024
  • Table 8: Developments Related to Cold Chain Ecosystem in Saudi Arabia, 2023 and 2024
  • Table 9: UAE Market for Cold Chain, Through 2030
  • Table 10: Cold Chain Companies in UAE, 2024
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